#52026M12412EU merger notice for Inchcape’s planned acquisition of Silver Star
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Inchcape plans to acquire sole control of Silver Star, the Mercedes-Benz distributor in Bulgaria, through a share purchase. The European Commission has received the merger notification and is considering whether the deal can be handled under its simplified review process. Automotive distributors, dealers, competitors, suppliers, and customers in Bulgaria may want to monitor the case. Interested third parties have 10 days from publication to send comments to the Commission, using case reference M.12412 – INCHCAPE / SILVER STAR.
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Key Changes
- Inchcape has notified the European Commission of its plan to acquire sole control of Silver Star.
- The deal concerns automotive wholesale and retail distribution in Bulgaria, including Mercedes-Benz activities through Silver Star.
- Interested third parties may submit comments to the Commission within 10 days of publication.
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested third parties that wish to comment on the proposed concentration must submit their observations to the European Commission within the specified comment period.
Any observations submitted to the Commission must specify the case reference M.12412 – INCHCAPE / SILVER STAR.